caroline Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hi guys I've just bought a 2005 350z Roadster to which I have no remote for the sat nav. The dealer is sourcing this which shouldn't be a problem but my question is this. How is the navigation door supposed to work? It's open all the time at the moment is that right? Can I close it with the remote when I get it? Or is it broken and do I need to take this up as a warranty issue? I can't seem to be able to shut it manually there's obviously motor on it as there is resistance there when I try and pull it down but I haven't tried too hard as I don't want to break anything. Anyone got any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 sorry can't advise you but someone will be along soon. (another sprinkly - yay!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Unless its been modified, the standard door, you need to pull it out towards you (keeping it level) and once out all the way, then down. It should shut then. Its a very awkward mechanism. It will give some resistance as when its closed and you press the button, it retracts on its own. I believe there was an aftermarket door you could get that was driven off a small motor, but I dont know how those ones work. If you could post a pic that would be great as there are a couple of versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroline Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 It's definitely not been modified but I am terrified of breaking it - it seems flimsy and there's a awful lot of resistance when I try and pull it out. I'll give it another go later and hope I don't break anything! If no joy I'll put up some pictures Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Oh, well if its just a normal one like mine you do have to be fairly brutal with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 to the club Caroline of your Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 It may be the japanese one that has the mororised door, but IIRC it didnt work on a remote button press, it works on a button press in the car or on engine on.... Is it a UK or an import? Any manual as there could / should be a way of opening the door with no remote.... A pic of the dash may help Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroline Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hello yes it's a UK car. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1 ... =589843239 This is the only photo I have on the web of the dash. As you can see the door is open all the time. Not closed. I can't seem to close it, not the other way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 yeah, just pull it towards you i reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 yeah, just pull it towards you i reckon. +1 - try pulling it towards the back of the car, keeping it level. If you let go it will retract back into the dash. If you pull it out as far as you can it will then tilt down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 if its got a motor, dont pull it as there will be teeth somewhere on the motor that will open and close the door. I would wait for a bit for someone to come along that has this type of setup to let you know how it works. It could be that its got no motor and its just jammed slightly..... if so, a little wiggle from side to side (the door, not you, but please feel free to do so if you feel that way inclined!) may free it. It also may be that its been left for a bit and the coil spring at the top just needs a bit of help. I have one without a motor at home that I can try later if you can wait! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroline Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Sounds like it has no motor to me. I won't be able to look at it till later so yes I can wait thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 The pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroline Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Right. I've tried but I still can't shut it! It goes most of the way out then seems to get caught on the left hand side and I can't pull it far enough out to get the catch in the right place. i presume perhaps the mechanism is bent or has something in it. Ah well, job for the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 sorry can't advise you but someone will be along soon. (another sprinkly - yay!) I'd noticed all the new sprinklings wonder why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 sorry can't advise you but someone will be along soon. (another sprinkly - yay!) I'd noticed all the new sprinklings wonder why? Because they have now realized what real men drive.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hi and welcome to the forum. The door is a bit of a problem. I had a bridview retro fitted in my roadster and it a bit plasticy. When it works the door pulls back out until it is fully clear and then flips down. When it was fitted the dealer mechanics had not clipped the dash back on properly and it did jam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroline Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hi and welcome to the forum. The door is a bit of a problem. I had a bridview retro fitted in my roadster and it a bit plasticy. When it works the door pulls back out until it is fully clear and then flips down. When it was fitted the dealer mechanics had not clipped the dash back on properly and it did jam. I think this may be the case as the centre console moves about a bit. I will have to take it out and clip it all in again properly Erm, what is a sprinkly?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Its a polite name for the lady members. There are quite a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Erm, what is a sprinkly?? Welcome to the forum Caroline. Martinmac already answered your question, and yes there are quite a few of us now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 it started when someone said (keith I think) we have a sprinkling of female members on here - bit like a sprinkling of snow I suppose! Anyway, its better than some of the things they could call us! Hope you get the cubby door sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Where abouts are you based Caroline? I'm sure a local memeber could come and have a look. This kind of stuff is much easier when you are sitting in front of the problem and not trying to diagnose over the net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroline Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Sprinkly very good - and most polite quite refreshing! I'm in Enfield, North London. I don't mind fixing it myself though I'm not adversed to getting my hands dirty and I like to learn. The only thing that worries me is having my sat nav on show all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Sprinkly very good - and most polite quite refreshing! We treat women with nothing but respect around here - Nixy and Bronzee see so that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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